Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke during the keel-laying ceremony of the new nuclear icebreaker Stalingrad, highlighting Russia’s leadership in Arctic shipbuilding.<br /><br />In his speech, Putin highlighted that Russia is currently the only country in the world capable of mass-producing powerful nuclear icebreakers. The Stalingrad will be the sixth vessel in its class, following Arktika, Sibir, Ural, Yakutia, with Chukotka and Leningrad under construction.<br /><br />The program relies entirely on domestic technologies and represents a major achievement for Russian shipbuilders, nuclear scientists, engineers, and designers.<br /><br />Strengthening Russia’s position in the Arctic, ensuring cargo passage along the Northern Sea Route, and supporting the Trans-Arctic transport corridor (TATC), Putin emphasized the role of icebreakers in the development of Arctic cities, ports, and local employment.<br /><br />#Putin #Russia #NuclearIcebreaker #Arctic #Shipbuilding #NorthernSeaRoute #StalingradIcebreaker #USC #Rosatom #ArcticDevelopment
